nature

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nature /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ noun

plural natures

nature

/ˈneɪtʃɚ/

noun

plural natures

Learner's definition of NATURE

[noncount] also Nature

a : the physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.) that is not made by people大自然；自然界

the beauty of nature大自然的美丽
She is a real nature lover. = She really loves nature. [=she loves to spend time outdoors]她是真正热爱大自然的人。
He devoted himself to the study of nature.他致力于对大自然的研究。
That is a color not found in nature.那是一种自然界里没有的颜色。
nature photography自然摄影
nature conservation自然保护

b : the natural forces that control what happens in the world自然力

: the way that a person or animal behaves : the character or personality of a person or animal天性；秉性；性格

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[noncount]

The children took advantage of the teacher's good nature. [=the teacher's kindness]孩子们利用了这位老师的温和性格。
She's very competitive by nature.她天性争强好胜。

: a basic quality that something has本质；性质

[count]

— usually singular通常用单数； — often + of

the nature of steel钢的特性
What is the true nature of democracy?民主的真正本质是什么？
Because of the fragile nature of the manuscripts [=because the manuscripts are fragile], the museum keeps them behind glass.由于这些手稿极易损坏，博物馆把它们放在玻璃柜中陈列。

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Her writing is humorous in nature. [=her writing has humorous qualities]她的文风诙谐幽默。

[singular] : a particular kind of thing类型；种类

What is the nature of your problem? [=what kind of problem do you have?]你有什么问题？
papers of a confidential nature [=papers that are confidential]机密文件
His medical condition is not of a serious nature. [=is not serious]他的病情并不严重。
You'll need to bring a toothbrush, soap, and things of that nature. [=other similar things]你需要带上牙刷、肥皂等类似用品。

get/go back to nature

also return to nature

: to spend time living in a simple way without modern machines, electricity, etc.回归自然

: to allow something to happen without trying to control it顺其自然

The injury should heal within a few weeks if you just let nature take its course.顺其自然的话，伤势几个星期后就会痊愈。